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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-06
The BendhOlders Coming-The Mission to
Confer With Them.

In addition to the previous phases of the
contemplated conference with the bond
holders, the legislative proceedings OF
Monday are of increased Importance. Gov.
Lee communicated the following message
which was ordered to be printed.
LONDON, April a, 1887.
To HIS Ereellency, Governor Lee, Richmond,
Va.:
Commission in preparation, and Will
start in few days. Twill further advise
you when ready. BoUvERIE.
Following this the President of the SEN
ate and Speaker of the House of Delegate s
appointed the commissioners, viz: Of the
Senate, Stubs, of Gloucester; Wickham of
Hanover; and Rhea of Washington. OF
the House, Barbour, of Culpeper; Figgat,
of Botetourt; Pollard, of King and Queen;
Downing, of Warren, and Darst, of Pulaski.
By resolution of both houses, the Presiding
officer of each is added to the Commission.
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A Generous and Extensive Loan.

An earnest Christian lady makes the fol-
lowing offer to our readers:-T will loan,
free Of postal and all charges to such of your
readers as well promise careful reading
and to pay return postage after reading it.,
a book which in interesting style shows the
Bible to be selfintsrpreter, and its teach
ings graudly harmonious, viewed in the light
of sanctifed reason and common sense.
II want to put this book into the hands
of all the skeptically inclined, as an aid and
guard against the growing scientific skepti-
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The light of this precious little volume has
made the Bible new book, treasure, a
mine of wealth, to many as we'll as to my
SELF And feel that cannot better use
my means than in circulating this work by
the thousand" Address Postal Card to
Mrs. O. B. LEMUELs.
Allegheny, Pa.
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The Seven Cuticura Boys

Tn csc seven beautiful boys owe their beauty
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and freedom from hereditary faint or humori
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Thousands Of children are born into the
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unless properly treated.
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Our Oldest child. new six years Of age, whom
| an infant. six months old, was attacked with
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nary remedies falling, we called our fAniiy
ply stefan. who attempted to cure It; but IL
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the lower portion Of the little fellows person.
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malicious. We had no rest at night, ne 3saao
by day. Finally. We were advised to try the
CUrIouRA RIMIpIEs. The effect was simply
marvellous. In three or four weeks a complete
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he is strong, healthy child. perfectly well. Ne
repetition of the disease having ever oesurred.
GEO. q. SMITH,
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MRS. CAMERoN's ATTEMPTED SUCH

MRS. CAMERoN's ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
CHICAGO, April IA Neos special from
La Crosse, Wis, says: Mrs. Angus Came
ron, wife of Ex- United States Senator Cam.
eron, attempted to drown herself in the
river last evening. She was seen by two
men wandering toward the river. The men
followed her, but she managed to elude
them and plunged into the stream. Search
was made along the stream and her half
frozen body was found and taken from the
water. She was taken to the Intsrnation-
al Hotel and was restored to consciousness.
She was resting quietly at late hour.
Mrs. Cameron sustained an injury to her
spine in collision on the Brooklyn and
New York ferry, from the effects of which
she has never fully recovered. A close
watch has been kept of her movements
ever since, because she has not been in her
right mind. Last night she managed to
get out on the street and sought to end her
life at the same place where the Senator'S
brother committed suicide.
ATTEMPT TO Poison AN ACTREss.-NEw
YORK, March 30.-An attempt was made
tonight to poison Miss Agnes Herndon,
the principal actress in the Commercial
Tourists Bride" now being performed at
the Union Square Theatre. A box of fruit
was sent to the lady from an anonymous
person, and after she had partaken of a
portion of it, she became very sick. The
curtain was rung down, and an emetic Civ
en- with good effect, SO that afterwards the
play proceeded. 1t was the work of an, I'M
known crank admirer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-06
Duty of Democrats to Support the Party
Nominees.

Editor of Spectator Please let the
people Dem know through your columns
about the travelling ballot-bor. Can man
vote say for one or two of the candidates of
the Democrats and not be bound to vote
for all or be obligated to sustain the whole
ticket. ask this for information of some
that would like to know.
x.
In reply we would say that the purpose
is to give every Democrat an opportunity
to vote for his preference for nomination
for each of the offices to be filled.
A Democrat, of course, can exercise his
option as to whether he will vote for all OF
a part or none, but the fact that he does
not vote for all or even none, does not re.
lieve him from his obligation as Demo
crat from voting for the ticket nominated
1t is as much the duty of the Democrat who
does not vote in the primary as it is Of the
Democrat who does, to support the ticket
nominated by the majority voting.
The failure or refusal to vote in the pri.
mary does not relieve man who aeknowl.
eyes his allegiance to his panty from his
party obligation to support the regularly
nominated ticket of his party. 1t is mis-
taken notion that, if man takes no part
in nominating a ticket of his party, he is
under no obligation to vote for it.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-06

AUGUSTA CoUNTY-ITs ORIeIN-In 1884
Virginia was divided into eight Shires, and
in 1892 Essex was formed from old Kappa
hammock, and the records of the original
county (old Rappahanneck) still remain in
Essex, running back to 1920. In 1870
Spsttsylvsnia was cut off from Essex, King
William, aud King and Queen.
In 1874 Orange was cut off from Spott-
sylvania. In 1745 Augusta was cut of
from Orange. In 1898 Rockbridge was cut
off Augusta and Botetourt. In 1850 Bath
was cut of from Augusta, Botetourt, and
from Bath, Botetourt, and Monroe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-06

DEATH OF Mr.. BEALE V. KAYsER-
This gentleman, aged 81 years. died, at
Clifton Forge, onsSunday OF last week, Of
softening of the brain. He was born and
lived the greater part of his life on the old
Rogers place, now owned by the R. s. A.
Coal and Iron Co., and called 'Tron Gate. +"
He married in 1881, after which he remov-
ed to Clifton Forge where he spent the re-
mainder Of his life. He was an Elder in
the Presbyterian church at Clifton Forge.
The Allegheny Sentinel says
"He leaves wife and two little children
who have the tender sympathy of the COM
munity. He was buried from the Locust
Bottom Church on Tuesday. His funeral
services were conducted by Rev. e. W.
MeCorkle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-06

The Democrats OF Augusta have adopted
the primary as the best mode of nominating
candidates Tor county and other Offices
We expect they are right Without good
party organization party success cannot be
achieved in elections, nor party unity sus-
ed.-Lynchburg Adpanes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-06

Col. BEVERLEY INJURED.-While Col.
Robert Beverley was riding on horse back
Oh his farm in Fauquier county, on Sunday
last, his horse stumbled and foil, throwing
Col. B. to the ground and breaking tive Of
his ribs He writes to FREUD in this city
saying that he can walk about the house,
but will be unable to get out for some time.
Alexandra Gazette, March 29th.
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apr6
FxECUT0K's SALE Of Il EAL EsTATE

AVAS . SALE VI EsSI
As executor of the will of Robert G. Bickle,
decd. WILL in front Of the court house. in the
city Of Staunton. on
Tuesday, the 3rd day of May, 1887,
sell, at public auction, the following parcels
Of real estate In the city OF Staupton =
lst. The large lot OF land adjoiuing the Res.
ervoir, and bounded on the North by the Res.
srvoir lot; on the East by Green street; on the
South by Ephraim Shott and others, and on
the West ~ Thornrose Cemetery, coltal \ ing
about eight (S) aJres.
End, A House and Lot on the North side OF
West Beverly. and near tn e Cemetery No. 1908.
3rd A House on the North side of West Bsv-
erly, East Of last nansd, and designated as
No 9Is. - =
All, A refinement Frame House and
opposite the Episcopal Chapel, and adjoins
VIM. +. Summerson's lot on the South, and
Mrs. hurley on the North.
9th. House and Lot on the West side OF
North Lewis Street, No. 204, and lately occu-
pied by Charles Wood.
9th, A three-story Brick House on the North
side Of East Frederick street. near the resi-
dence Of George M. Cochran, Jr. and now oc-
cupied by tenants, John W, Carson and sis ter
and Mrs James PIunket.
TERMs lone third of the purchase price
cash, and the residue in one, two. and three
years OF equal instalment with interest from
day Of sale. the purchaser to give bonds, with
approved personal security, and the title re-
tanned az ultimate security. Sale to commence
at IL O'Clock. a. m. WIN. T. RUSH,
Executor.
Il. N. Gushing & Son. AuctioDeers.
anrk
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-06

PROHIBITION IN FREDERIcK.-Them major
ity for prohibition in the late election in
Frederick county was 494 instead of ''about
300" as we stated in our last weeks issue.
reported.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-06

JUDGE WARD CoMMIssIoNED.-Judge
George w. Ward. Jr., who was elected to
fill the vacancy in the county iudgeship of
Washington county caused by the resigna-
ton of F. B. Hutton, was commissioned by
Gov. Lee last Saturday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-06

DECLINES TO ACCEPT THE CALL-We
learn from the Monroe Co. wv. Va Watch
man that "Rev. DR.. M. L. Lacy of Lewis
burg, has declined to accept the call to the
pasterate of the Mt. Pleasant and Union
Presbyterian churches, which was recently
proffered him. These congregations are
proceeding to make arrangements for the
calling of some other clergyman
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-06
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE
v IN THE TOWN OF GREENVILLE, VA.
Brick Dwelling

The property, known as the "Strasburg"
Property on Augusta street, will be sold on
easy terms. Apply to Isaac Wit7, President, or
Arista Hoge, Secretary of the ''Staunton Per-
petual Building and Loan Company"
mar23-3mos
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-06

AN Academic Friday week, whilst
sville, Pocahontas Co., w. Va, on the
house of A. S. Turk, Esq, Common
wealtb's Attorney for that county, says the
PocahontaS Times, "fell a distance of Is
feet striking On the seepers bruising one
thigh aud his back badly"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-06

THE FRANKLIN SENATOR.-Mr. Brown
who was elected as an Independent to the
Senate from Franklin county, has been
frequently put down as Republican,
which is not correct. In a late caucus of
the Democratic members of the Legislature
Seaator Brown entered it and participated
j I lis deliberations That settles the ques-
tion of bis party relations.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-06

On last Thursday, the last day of March,
snow was from 10 to Is inches deep In
Roanoke. So reports tie Roanoke Lsader.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-06

JERSEY CALVES FOR sALE.-I have q
u beautiful ma calf, by Miller's king H."
out Of my Jersey COW. Daisy" which will
exchange for q fresh COW sell at moderate
price. Also heller calf out OF "Buttercup."
THOMAS D. RANSOM.
nar23-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-06

UNWILLING THE STATUE OF GEN. AL
BERT SYDNEY day, April
9th, has been selected as the day for un-
yelling the equestrian statue of Albert
Sydney Johnston in Metaire cemetery, New
Orleans, this day being the twenty fifth an
niversary of that distinguish soldiers death.
The ceremonies are to occur at about the
hour of the day when he received his fatal
wound at Shiloh, and the occasion is to be
testimonial Of the spirit of peace, loyalty
and goodwill that pervades almost without
exception the hearts of the people of the
South.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-06

airy during the late war; l0SC MS le1C leg at
the battle of Morefield on the retreat from
Chambersburg, Va; was elected member
of the House of Delegates from Charlotte
county in 1873, and was the first Democrat
elected to the Legislature from the Fourth
congressional district after the war. He is
fine gentleman, pure man, and will fill
the position with credit.
Gen. Hill was elected Railroad Commits
sioner by the solid vote of the House and
by every vote in the Senate except thst Of
Gen. Wickham who voted for II. G.. Mef-
fet, the present incumbent.
OUR PUBLIC ScHooLs.-We are indebted
to Prof. J. L. Buchanan for a copy Of the
sixteenth annual report of the Superinten-
dent of Public Instruction for the year end
ing July 81, 1885. 1t is an exceedingly
interesting public document-full of valu-
able information concerning the schools
and their progress. Among various other
facts it appears that the number of schools
in 1886 was 6,763, an increase of 1873 over
the number opened in 1885. The average
length of the school term was s. 90 months
and average monthly salary of teachers,
for males, $30.77; females, 1864. The
total cost of the public school system for
the year 1885 was 81, 453, 1O2.53 of which
the State supplied 1881, 794.65, and the
counties and cities, 1924, 3Oe.ss. The
school population, as shown by the census
of 1885, is 610. 271, and the total enrolment
for 1886 was 308, 296, an increase of 1858
over the preceding year. There were 3O4
school houses built during the year.
JOHN g. SAxE.-John Godfrey SAKE died
at Albany, New York, on Thursday last, in
the seventy second year of his age. In the
maturity of his powers as writer of witty
squibs and humorous poetry, Mr.. SAKE was
one of the most popular men of his time
Better known than DR.. Oliver Wendell
Holmes, whose fame as wit and humor-
| list was for many years rather local than
general, the poems that gave SAKE his high
est reputation were those that struck at the
| follies of the day, and they were diferen-
| tiated from those of Dr. Holmes in being
less refined and less genial, but Astounding
in sharp satirical hits. Mr.. SAKE was a
Vermonter by birth, and after graduating
at Middleburg College began the practice
of law in that State. But the bent of his
mind untitled him for grave legal studies,
and turned him towards literary career.
|
SUICIDE IN CHARLoTTEsvILLE.-L Last
Sunday morning, at 1890 O'Clock, Mr.. H.
81. George, merchant of Charlottesville,
killed himself by the discharge of double
barrel shotgun. both loads taking effect in
the throat. Immediately on the report OF
| the gun, his neighbors rushed into the out
house from which the sound was heard, and
| found him standing and still breathing. He
died in half an hour. Mr.. George married
daughter of Mr.. James Alexander, the
veteran editor, and leaves widow and four
children.
He ha6 acquired fine estate, and was
highly respected. He had gone into a mel
ancholly state of mind from apprehension
that he would be attacked with cancer, from
which disease brother had died, and in
deranged mental anxiety committed the
act
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-06

THE TREASURY ECONoMICAL.-The pres
ent administration is making reforms in
dustriously here and there as opper-
tunity offers. An example is afforded in
the action of the chief of division of loans
and currency in the Treasury Department
in reducing the cost to the government of
distinctive paper. Under the new contract
10, 954, 900 sheets were prepared, against
8, 7S4, 500 under the old, and the new pro-
duct weighs %, 524 pounds more. The time
saved was 1i8 days, and 81 075 AZ was saved
in the cost of superintendent.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-06

The Nep York Journal Of Commerce, in
its department of ''Replies and Decisions
answers one of its Staunton subscribers q
question which was propounded in connec
ton with the decision en- the Drummers'
License law of Tennessee ard the recent
act Of Congress, known as the Interstate
Commerce law, as to how the commerce be-
tween the States is to be regulated here
after. This is vital matter to our mer.
chants, and the reply of the paper leads to
further examination. That journal is a
standard authority, and daily returns an
swers to enquiries of paramount interest on
many subjects, but they can only be known
through its Own columns as a copyright
protects it in their publication. This de-
partment ofjournalism is original with that
paper, and its value is best realized by
those who are seeking information, not
knowing where else to obtain it. 1t en-
braces history, art, commerce, law, litera-
ture, agriculture, manufacturing, &C., and
confines answers to the enquiries of its
patrons.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-06

A SAD DEATH.-Mrs. Mary Snyder, a
native of Greenbrier county, was drowned
in the Gulf of Mexico, on the 21st inst
She was living with her son, Mr.. VIM. R.
Snyder, FEAR Ocean Springs, Mississippi,
and was in the habit of fishing every even
ing, and had gone out for that purpose on
the fatal day. She was found dead in the
water shortly after she had fallen over the
bank. Mrs. Snyder was the daughter of
the late Vim. Renick, of Falling Spring,
and leaves many relatives and friends in
this county to mourn her untimely end
Greenbrier { ". Va3 Independent.
We endorse the sensible and just senti-
ments of the Alexandria City Item, when
it says:
"We repeat, we do not endorse every
single act Dne by him, aimee he entered the
white house, bat President Cleveland de.
serves the heartfelt thanks of every citizen
of this broad country, without regard to
race, color or previous condition, for his
patriotic devotion to the best interest and
welfare of this country and God only grant
that his successor may b. equally as devot-
ed to his oath of office regardless of party,
section orscreed."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-06

Ex-Auditor Brown Allen, of Virginia,
now clerk in the office of the Secretary of
the Senate, one of General Mahone's adVi-
sers and staunchest supporters, when asked
Friday if he knew the character of the plan
for the settlement of the debt question in
his State which the newspapers said Gen.
Malone is preparing, replied that that plan
was only known to the General and his con
fidential friends, and that the General would
be very angry with the man who would
make it public before he was ready to
do SO. "Besides," said he, SIT is not our
business to be supplying the democrats with
ideas for settling the debt. Wash. Cor.
Aler Gazette.
The Republican papers are protesting
against the Democrats for trying to settle
the debt questlon-saying they are making
it party question. The Democrats do not
wish TO make it a party question, and de-
sire the Republicans to CO operate with
them; but how is it possible for them to do
SO, when the Republicans refuse to give
their ideas as to how it should be settled
They refuse to aid the Democrats, and hence
the Democrats are reduced to the necessity
of settling it themselves, or allowing it to
remain unsettled; and that the Republicans
do not want it settled, is evident from the
Votes of the Republicans in both branches
of the Legislature, and the fact that Ma
hone and other Republican leaders refuse
to make known their veiws as to how il
should be settled.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-06

UNPAID NEWSPAPER woRK.-The Nor
folk Landmark, in speaking of the 'unpaid
work" done by the newspapers. says:
''They do more unpaid work than any
other business enterprises in the world, and
we do not exaggerate When we make this
statement"
There is not particle of exaggeration in
that statement, for it is as true as if writ
ten by the Zen Of an archapgel. "The
laborer," the scriptures assure US, lis
worthy Of his hire" but if he be o news
paper man, he does not receive it, either in
money or thanks. He is made to grind in
the mill like blind Samson, but he receives
but a niggardly part of the toll.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-06
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.


An Institute for the white teachers OF An.
gusta county will be held in the Somerville
day, April l4th and 18th. All teachers are sx.
pscted to attend, and take an active part In
the proceedings. Those desiring to discuss
particular subjects will please notify me At
once. On Saturday. April 18th, an examine
ton will be held In the old Academy for all
teachers, white aud colorsd, who expect to
teach next session in this county. Teachers
holding certificates issued a the Normal last
year, grades No. and 2, and who attend this
institute promptly can have them extended
for another year. CT JORDAN
hnarou-5t Wv Vc2t Supt. Schools.
Walkers Executor VI. McClung and
w als.-All persons interested In the e.
tate OF the late Major James Walker are hereby
notified that shall proceed. at my office. in
Staunton, on Thursday, April l4th, 1887, to take
the accounts ordered by decree of the Circuit
Court from Augusta county, entered In this
cause, December 10th, 1886.
JOS, A, WADDELL.
marS-4t CommmissioRer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-04-06

REMEDY FOR HOG cHoLERA.-To one pint
of kerosene ell put half pint Of spirits Of
turpentine and two ounces of gum-camphor
Shake this up together until the camphor is
dissolved. Then pour the mixture over
your shattered corn, stirring it up 80 that
some will gst Oh all Of it, then throw out to
the hogs.
We would advise those who have this
terrible disease among their b gs to try this
remedy. Mr.. R. A. Penick, IF South Bes-
ton, Va, has tried it, ard says it ac.sd like
q charm.